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Traverse Definition & Meaning

traverse
noun
  1. a horizontal beam that extends across something
  2. a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it
  3. taking a zigzag path on skis
  4. travel across
verb
  1. travel across or pass over; "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day"
  2. to cover or extend over an area or time period; "Rivers traverse the valley floor", "The parking lot spans 3 acres"; "The novel spans three centuries"
  3. deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit

"Traverse" in song lyrics

See how traverse is used in real songs:

  • "faith reformed church traverse"
    AOL — AOL
  • "bearing gifts we traverse"
    AOL — AOL
  • "atty tom traverse"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "traverse"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "traverse" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for traverse to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does traverse mean?
a horizontal beam that extends across something a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it taking a zigzag path on skis travel across travel across or pass over; "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day" to cover or extend over an area or time period; "Rivers traverse the valley floor", "The parking lot spans 3 acres"; "The novel spans three centuries" deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit
What part of speech is traverse?
Traverse is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does traverse have?
Traverse has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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